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Lymphedema is the result of excess proteins and fluid, inflammation, and?
fibrosis
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Primary lymphedema affects?
the lower extremities three times more often than the upper extremities.
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In the U.S., secondary lymphedema is commonly caused by
injury to or removal of regional lymph nodes during surgery or radiation therapy, infection or tumor growth.
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Lymphocytes are primarily responsible for?
helping the body fight off disease and infection
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As more and more collagen is deposited in the interstitial space
pitting edema changes into nonpitting edema
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Lymphedema differs from other forms of edema because the fluid in the interstitial spaces contains more
protein
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Treatment of an extremity with mild acute lymphedema should include
elevating the extremity and contracting the muscles
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Acute lymphedema of the extremity that develops 6-8 wks. postoperatively is best treated by elevating the extremity and
administering anti-inflammatory drugs
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Treatment of acute lymphedema of an extremity following an insect bite should include elevation of the extremity and
administration of antibiotics
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Acute lymphedema usually resolves when?
within 6-months
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When assessing a patient for lymphedema
clinical presentation and history are most important for diagnosis.
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Which protein content level in edema fluid is consistent with lymphedema?
1 to 5.5 g/dl
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The pressure applied by compression bandage therapy for lymphedema should be between
50 and 60 mm Hg.
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Examples of treatment for lymphedema include
compression bandages, lymphatic drainage pumps, manual lymph drainage and remedial exercises.
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Lymphangiosarcoma is a rare, lethal form of cancer that
may develop after the patient's had chronic lymphedema for 10 years or more
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